And coming near, he took her by the hand and raised her up, and the fever immediately left her, and she began to serve them.
This verse describes the immediacy and completeness of Christ’s healing. He comes near, takes the sick person by the hand, and raises her up. That touch shows his compassion and mercy. The healing is complete, because the fever not only lessens, but immediately leaves her. And the woman’s response—to serve them—becomes a beautiful picture of a healed life: the one who received the Lord’s mercy begins to serve. Thus, Christ’s grace not only restores a person, but also makes him thankful and useful.